as in poor
of low quality
that was bum advice that you got from that website
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
I decided to get off my bum and get some exercise
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as in hobo
an idle worthless person
if you expect an allowance, you have to do some chores and stop being such a bum
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as in beggar
a homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living
I feel sorry for bums and occasionally give them money
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
spent most of the summer just bumming around the house
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Recent Examples of bum
Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
As a fan, I can get bummed out when there’s a huge gap between seasons.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
No one wants a soggy bum all day on the raft.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
Verb
And don’t let zits bum you out.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
As a fan, I can get bummed out when there’s a huge gap between seasons.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum
Adjective
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The poll also found that 51% of respondents perceive the current state of the economy as poor, and 61% express a lack of confidence that the economy will improve next year.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Low User Adoption Due To Poor Onboarding The primary hurdle is often low user adoption due to poor onboarding and a steep learning curve.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here, the median sale price of a home is about $137,000—one of the cheapest price tags in the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Health insurers plan to raise rates, pointing to rising health care costs, tariffs on prescription drugs and medical device imports, and the possible expiration of premium tax credits instituted during former President Joe Biden's administration that made plans cheaper.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen is great for entertaining with an easy flow out to the alfresco dining and lounging areas alongside the infinity-edge pool, all with unobstructed views of the horizon.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Both films were saddled with terrible reviews and disappointing audience scores.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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The thought of being separated from my third daughter, my work—too terrible for words.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Understand the difference between roosts, feeds, and loafing spots.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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Martin removed his right fielder for loafing on a ball hit to the outfield.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The truck driver abruptly stopped, causing rotten melons and other fruit to catapult from it.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Look for rotten or bruised areas on the fruits or vegetables and remove them before cutting or cooking.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Queen, who had recently returned from Scotland, opted to rest at Windsor Castle ahead of the demanding diplomatic schedule.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But what if cold plunges are actually bad for women?—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Sep. 2025
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The alternative — nothing — would certainly be worse.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Bum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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